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Biological Sciences

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PhD On-Campus Part-time 6 September find out find out
PhD On-Campus Full-time 4 September find out find out

About Biological Sciences, PhD - at University of Southampton

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university.

Our research follows themes that focus on the causes and resolutions of some of the most substantial challenges facing humanity and the natural world today.

You'll work with us to lead the latest scientific developments and gain the broader personal and professional skills essential both for your PhD research and for your lifelong career choices.

We have a strong record of supporting postgraduate research students in this exciting and rapidly developing subject, exploring areas such as:

  • Computational and systems biology
  • Developmental biology
  • Ecology and evolution
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular and cellular biosciences
  • Neuroscience
  • Plants and food security

You'll work with a supportive team of expert academics and use the latest facilities on MPhil or PhD Biological Sciences research.

*QS World University Rankings 2025.


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